Washington, Oct. 29 -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act, legislation to remove synthetic certified color additives from food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics sold in the United States.
Among these are Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1. Americans unknowingly consume these synthetic food dyes every day. They are found in everything from breakfast cereals and candy to sports drinks, children's medicine, and cosmetics, only serving one purpose: to make products look more colorful on store shelves.
"Synthetic dyes are tied to serious health and behavioral concerns, and provid...